Chris Burns

Chris B. is the founder of ARCH (art + research, culture - hype) ARCH is a more informative look into sneaker culture. By presenting information about the business of sportswear through marketing analysis, updates on stock prices and introductions to new brands and styles, the site is easily distinguished from the everyday site only giving you release dates. You can follow me on Twitter @archbyccb or YouTube @archbyccb.

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Kickstarter Update: The Arrival

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I finally was able to begin breaking open boxes to make sure the counts were okay and that the shoes will be checked thoroughly to make sure they are good enough quality to feel comfortable competing with the big boys. I won’t talk very long here. I’m going to drop a few pictures just to…

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Kickstarter Teaser for ARCH Footwear

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I’m still riding high off of the recent funding for my ARCH CG097III on Kickstarter. Up until now I hadn’t revealed much of the new shoe to anyone outside of Kickstarter. Today I’m going to do a teaser photo release of the shoes. I think it’s such a cool process to work out the details…

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Kickstarter Reward Update #1

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Actually this is not the first update for my Kickstarter backers. This is the first time I’m posting the updates to the ARCH website. I figured it was best to post updates here on the site to help build brand awareness. I’ve noticed that companies that have been successful in launching a Kickstarter campaign often…

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ARCH x Kickstarter Project

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The project will officially fund in 45 minutes, but I wanted to get a jump on everything by creating a backers page: ARCH x Kickstarter, that gives the proper honor to those who have helped to resuscitate the brand. I was going to do an in depth report about how the funding took place, but…

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Support ARCH on Kickstarter!

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The ARCH CG097 Lightweight Running Shoe Project on Kickstarter I have never been one to beg or ask for outside assistance. I’ve always thought of my ventures, as MY ventures. I might ask family for support, but I immediately give my family back what they have given me. This basically keeps me in a position…

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